Psychologist - (Full-time) - Manhattan, KS

Psychologist 9.1 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsContract

Listed compensation

$156k-$195k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting and time off.

Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Psychologist – Veteran Disability Evaluations (1099, Full-Time)

  • Location: Manhattan, KS
  • Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1 day per week)
  • Compensation: $600–$750 per day
  • Employment Type: 1099 Contract

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Step away from the demands of traditional clinical practice and enjoy a structured, low-stress environment with 1099 compensation, work-life balance, and built-in support.

Join a provider-led organization dedicated to serving our nation’s Veterans while focusing on meaningful evaluations without the responsibilities of ongoing treatment management.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct one-time psychological and behavioral health evaluations for Veterans as part of the disability claims process
  • Perform clinical interviews, mental health assessments, and comprehensive record reviews
  • Assess psychiatric and psychological conditions in support of Veteran disability evaluations
  • Work in a low-volume setting, typically seeing 1–5 Veterans per day
  • Complete documentation electronically through a secure platform
  • Receive fully provided technology, training, and clinical support

What You WON’T Do

  • No ongoing therapy or counseling sessions
  • No treatment planning or long-term patient management
  • No prescribing responsibilities
  • No disability rating calculations or benefits determinations
  • No scheduling responsibilities or walk-in patients
  • No nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities

Who We’re Looking For

Whether you are an experienced psychologist seeking a more flexible role or looking to transition into a lower-stress practice setting, this opportunity offers the ability to continue making a meaningful impact while maintaining work-life balance.

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting our nation’s Veterans. Apply today!

Requirements

The role requires a qualified psychologist to perform evaluations in a low-volume setting. Candidates should be comfortable with electronic documentation and working within a provider-led organization.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychological evaluationBehavioral health assessmentClinical interviewingRecord reviewVeteran disability evaluationPsychiatric condition assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychologist - (Full-time) - Manhattan, KS at Commonwealth Medical Services a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Psychology — ranked against 1,684 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 46% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$176k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $195k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Psychologist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 14 employers

7
<$140k
10
$140k-160k
7
$160k-180k
14
$180k-200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Psychologist (covering Salinas/Watsonville location)

San Andreas Regional Center · Salinas, California

$143k-$187k
#2

Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist/Outpatient Clinic/Full-Time Employment/Palm Harbor

Harmony United Psychiatric Care · Palm Harbor, Florida

$150k–$183k
#3

Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist/Outpatient Clinic/Full-Time Employment/Orlando

$150k–$183k
#4

Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist/Outpatient Clinic/Full-Time Employment/Lutz

$150k–$183k
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 9.1
Among the best 10% of Psychology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,684 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Manhattan

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k
Typical market rent
$1,338/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.2
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Manhattan, KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

Commonwealth Medical Services logo

About Commonwealth Medical Services

Hospitals and Health Care
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

1099 Contract
No nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call
Low-volume setting (1-5 Veterans per day)
Technology, training, and clinical support provided